Orthopaedic instrumentation assembly and method of using same
US6224605A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic instrumentation assembly for preparing a bone to receive an orthopaedic implant includes a rasp which is insertable within an opening in the bone and has an attachment end with a projection extending therefrom. A handle is attached to the projection. A cutting guide has a first leg and an adjoining second leg. The first leg is attached to the rasp and/or handle adjacent to the attachment end. The second leg is disposed at an obtuse angle relative to the first leg to thereby lie adjacent to the bone. The second leg includes at least one visual indicia thereon for marking the bone
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